When you hear the word "rape," you may immediately conjure up an image of a violent, forceful assault that leaves little room for interpretation as to the motive of an accused perpetrator. Yet while many may share the assumption, the law actually assigns a much...
Month: April 2019
What is criminal conspiracy?
The word "conspiracy" is often convoluted with various meanings and contexts. That is why it is vital to understand what it means in terms of a crime instead of how it may relate to politics or a cover-up. A criminal conspiracy is often charged as a...
When is a search warrant invalid in Missouri?
Despite popular belief, a police officer cannot just request a search warrant and have the department issue one to him or her that same day. Rather, for an officer or any law enforcement agent to obtain a warrant in Missouri, he or she must have a valid reason for...
What you don’t know about domestic assault may hurt you
Missouri law defines domestic assault as knowingly causing or attempting to cause physical injury to a member of your family or household. Depending upon the seriousness of the assault, an individual can be charged with first-, second- third- or fourth-degree assault....
Do you qualify for expungement under the 2018 Missouri law?
A new Missouri law that became effective in 2018 makes expungement available to more people who have state crimes on their records. There are exclusions, but the law encompasses both felonies and misdemeanors. Are you among those who can qualify for expungement? The...